After four months under the leadership of a new CEO, the IndyCar Series is still up against the wall. Series partners are
demanding more results and fewer excuses.
It's stylish these days to critcize Pacers player personnel boss Larry Bird. But those observing closely can see that
he's changing the culture within the Blue and Gold franchise. And his latest draft pick should accelerate the change.
Former Indiana University hoops star Eric Gordon has hired away his alma mater's strength coach to help him avoid injury
and improve his earning potential in the NBA.
Principals of a proposed independent minor league baseball team think the club could draw fans from several counties and the
new ballpark could become a destination.
Tony Kanaan took another jab at Andretti Autosport teammate Danica Patrick after his victory Sunday in Iowa. Regardless of
who is justified, this isn't a fight either can win.
Gordon Hayward's NBA draft stock is soaring. But it will take guts for Larry Bird to draft the Butler product, even if
he thinks he's the best player when the Pacers pick at No. 10.
Ron Artest's 20-point performance that helped the L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics for the NBA title has Indiana Pacers
fans asking two questions. What might have been? Is there no justice?
The Indianapolis Colts could have seen their pristine image ripped apart if Marvin Harrison's troubles hit him a bit earlier
in his life. Now the team must be careful how they honor one of the team's all-time great receivers in the future.
The Big Ten remains ready to expand its ranks with the right partners. The Big 12 remains ripe to implode. And Notre Dame
still has a lot to ponder as this game of conference musical chairs is a long way from over.
As the city's Capital Improvement Board negotiates a lease deal with the Indiana Pacers, NBA Players Association chief
Billy Hunter claims league owners are being less than forthright about their financial status.
If the Cleveland Cavaliers hire Tom Izzo, MSU will target IU Coach Tom Crean as a replacement, and Butler's Brad Stevens
could be headed for Bloomington. And it could all unfold within 10 days.
IU is tracking "far ahead" of last year's football season ticket sales as it prepares to unleash its summer
marketing campaign.But Purdue is still the gold standard.
While you won't hear former IU coach Bob Knight heaping praises on the late John Wooden, some surprising similarities
will tie these two hoops titans together forever.
Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe revived their IndyCar careers Saturday in Texas. Meanwhile, the series' saftey crews get
a failing grade after taking far too long to put out Simona de Silvestro's car fire.
Anderson has won the right to host the Indianapolis Colts pre-season training camp for now. But don't expect Terre Haute
to take the loss lying down. And there may be another central Indiana city looking to join the fight.
Nationally and locally, fewer people watched the Indianapolis 500 on television than they did a year ago. New IndyCar Series
CEO working hard to bolster the numbers.
Certain corners of the IndyCar world have long been concerned that the open-wheelers have the potential to take flight during
a wreck. The lap 199 crash sending Mike Conway airborn and debris into the Speedway stands re-ignites those worries.
Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and Simona De Silvestra have successful day. Danica Patrick, despite solid finish, doesn't
get much exposure for her sponsors. Sarah Fisher must do better to retain her sponsors long-term.
IndyCar Series boss Randy Bernard and Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus predict the 15-year-old open-wheel series will be financially
self-sustaining by 2011, and churning out growing profits after that.
IU Coach Tom Crean may not have the flash, or winning record, of Kentucky's John Calipari. But at least you can believe what he says and know that he's devoted to his school for the long haul.
